Critical raw materials - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has made critical raw materials a central part of its economic diversification strategy, with the aim to position itself as a global mining and industrial hub. The country is investing in the exploration, extraction, and processing of minerals like lithium, copper, and rare earth elements, which are essential for renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced manufacturing.

Saudi Arabia’s long-term national goals include increasing mining’s contribution to GDP, localizing downstream industries, creating jobs, and establishing the Kingdom as a strategic supplier of critical minerals to Europe, Asia, and emerging clean technology markets. Saudi Arabia organizes the Future Minerals Forum annually, which is attracting a growing number of public and private sector representatives.

Dutch water management and recycling techniques

The Netherlands is known for its expertise across logistics, research, and sustainability. From state-of-the-art water management and recycling techniques to urban mining, Dutch companies and researchers collaborate closely with partners to help strengthen supply chains. This makes the Netherlands an interesting partner to help develop activities in Saudi Arabia upstream, midstream and downstream. Together with Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands is keen to developing secure, future-proof solutions that benefit society, the economy, and our environment.

Interest to pursue opportunities in Saudi Arabia along the critical raw materials value chain?

You can download the market report “Critical metals and minerals industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries” on the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. This website also contains more information on what the Netherlands has to offer in the field of Critical Raw Materials.